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Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Exterior detail
Pool
Restaurant
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Standard Room, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jambiani Beach, Mwendawima, Jambiani, 00254
  • Place, Jambiani Beach
    â€Ș1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    â€Ș10 min drive‬
  • Place, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    â€Ș26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    â€Ș69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Garden View-Standard

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Garden View-Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Garden Room with side Beach View-Deluxe

  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Beach View | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 132 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Jambiani

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Kwale Island and Darajani Market are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Paje Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park - 26 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘBeach Boheme - ‬9 min drive
  • â€ȘKisiwa on the Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘB4 Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘBAHARI Pizza-Restaurant-Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘZanzistar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jambiani hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows to the airport?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows is 36.5 mi (58-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows on Jun 17, 2026 start from $55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have a pool?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows features a children's pool.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows to downtown Jambiani?

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows is 1.7 mi away from Jambiani.

Jambiani White Sands Beach Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 94 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing 👏.... the staff were friendly 😀 and the view was beautiful plus it was very clean with the beautifully room 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing...especially Mohammad..alwaus smile and house keepers
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Fatiha

Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location right on the beach with great restaurants near by. We had no power for 24hours which also meant no water pressure (impossible to shower). this hotel did not have a generator
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect place!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed Rm. 4. It was a beautiful beach view and very pretty. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation was a bit rustic but the customer service was exemplary. Friendly and endlessly helpful the staff at the White Sands Bungalows enhanced my Zanzibar experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
When we first checked in, there was urine on the toilet seat that we had to clean ourselves because the staff said it ws only «calsium build up» from when they clean. The electricity cut off 2 times in 3 days (not the hotells fault). The breakfast was very mid with alot of insects, bees and cats around you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little hotel directly on the beach.

Quaint little hotel located on the beach at the south end of Jambiani. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Breakfast is served each morning with a selection of fruit followed by a choice of eggs and pancakes. The restaurant isn’t really geared up for much else and doesn’t open in the evening, but there are a nice choice of restaurants in both directions along the beach. Only critism would be that staff aren’t particularly well trained on hospitality and customer service aside of what seemed to be ‘the manager’ Jocher who was very helpful, but obviously not always available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Marya

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some photos do not correspond to reality., Also, when I booked the hotel, there was information that there would be shampoo, but there wasn’t any, plus there was no Wi-Fi in the room, although the description stated that there would be free Wi-Fi, but there was Wi-Fi only at the reception.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Karibu tena

The hotel staff was superior. After having a terrible time finding the place in the evening, tired from a long day we got here and our room was not what we thought we were getting nor was it ready. Weird as they knew we were coming but did Not seem ready for us. After ordering diner we ate, felt better and finally got a proper room. Hard evening. However next day was perfect. From morning breakfast we went for a walk on the beach, swam in the pool! Breakfast was perfect and really good. Good in general is superior. The owner really took special care of us and we even got super late check out! A wonderful ending to our trip. I would come again and stay longer. Felt so at home it was embarrassing. Thought we were taking too much space! Very grateful for my Tanzanian brothers taking such good care of my family and o. Plus points: daughter and wife loved it! Very relaxing! Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So firstly let me tell you , our original hotel cancelled on us last minute and I’m the type of girl who researches everything so I was in a bit of a panic but chose Jambiani white sands bungalows! What an amazing little boutique hotel! I was not disappointed from the moment of arrival we were made to feel very welcome. If your looking for a five star all inclusive then this is not your place. Instead this is a small hotel directly on the beach where you can really experience Zanzibar with the locals with amazing staff and service. Our room was upgraded to a beach view and waking up every morning to the view of the beach and ocean was spectacular. Room was comfortable, with a very comfy bed and shower room and balcony. The room also had a fan and AC which was much needed at night! The staff in particular Aziza and the chef Jacob are absolutely amazing who made sure we had all we needed, cooking us some amazing meals and also some meals that were not on the menu which we asked for! These two really made our holiday amazing and this is one of the reasons I would come back and I wouldn’t usually go to a destination twice! The beach what can I say about the beach it’s absolutely stunning with the tide coming in and out a few times a day and sometimes it’s so shallow you can walk waist deep for miles. There is lots of sellers on the beach and massage ladies and also boat boys who will offer you a sail for a really good price and even snorkel or swim.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Resort molto semplice pulito con personale disponibile
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zimmer war sauber, peronal und Strandblick gut. FrĂŒhstĂŒck war einfach aber gut.. Was gar nicht ging, trotzdem geschrieb dass die Ankunft spĂ€t erfolgt, war niemand an der der Rezeption. Bei Expdia hinterlegte Nummer hat keiner geantwortet. Erst die Security konnte dann helfen, was im Regen nicht einfach war. Die Bungalows hatten zwei Tage kein Wasser und wir mussten das zimmer in eine kategorie drunter wechseln, da dort alles funktionierte. War aber trotzdem eine gute Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passĂ©e un superbe sĂ©jour. La chambre Ă©tait bien, l entretien Ă©tait fait tous les jours. Le personnel au top. Le petit dĂ©jeuner rien a dire. Un cadre idyllique, vue sur la plage. Merci a tous🍀
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

sandrine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Photos trompeuses: ça tombe en ruine

Chambre degeulasse Ă  l’arrivĂ©e, pleine de toiles d’araignĂ©es et d’araignĂ©es, pas de filet pour les insectes. Lit horrible, chambre sale, 2 pouces d’épais de crasse sur le dessus de l’air climatisĂ©, literie tachĂ©e. Vu les nombreuses araignĂ©es dans la chambre j’ai demandĂ© Ă  changer de chambre, on m’a rĂ©pondu que pour avoir une chambre propre j’allais devoir payer plus cher. J’ai donc payĂ© un supplĂ©ment pour une chambre nettoyĂ©e convenablement
cette chambre lĂ  Ă©tait en bien meilleur Ă©tat. Par contre, Aucun service, le personnel n’est d’aucune aide. Ils s’en foutent complĂštement. HĂŽtel n’est pas du tout reprĂ©sentatif des photos, ça tombe en ruine. Les heures prĂ©vues pour le petit dĂ©jeuner ne sont pas respectĂ©es (on nous a dit 7h Ă  9h mais toujours servi en retard entre 7:30 et 7:45..Ă  prĂ©voir si vous avez une excursion de prĂ©vue!) le wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres, seulement dans le lobby. Aucune bouteille d’eau de fournies dans les chambres, il faut payer pour des bouteilles d’eau. Aucun shampoing juste du savon de fourni. État gĂ©nĂ©ral de l’hĂŽtel laisse Ă  dĂ©sirer comparer aux photos de l’annonce. Mais le pire vraiment, c’est le service qui a Ă©tĂ© horrible sur toute la ligne.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HĂŽtel en mauvais Ă©tat

A l'arrivĂ©e, 2 chambres de rĂ©servĂ©es, une chambre correcte et une autre de dimensions trop petites oĂč il est impossible de mettre une valise, non conforme Ă  la rĂ©servation. HĂŽtel dans un Ă©tat de vieillissement et vĂ©tuste (tuyauteries rouillĂ©es, salle de bains trĂšs sale, Ă©lectricitĂ© en trĂšs mauvais Ă©tat, poignĂ©e de porte moisie, robinetteries inutilisables, etc, etc....) HĂŽtel Ă  ne pas recommander et personnel sans aide pour les clients.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

JEAN YVES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il ,est inadmissible de laisser une empreinte de carte bleue Ă  la rĂ©servation pour un paiement sur place et ensuite, obligation de rĂ©gler en cash car terminal de paiement en soi-disant non fonctionnement. Pas de banque Ă  proximitĂ©, une galĂšre pour rĂ©gler, rĂ©glement en euros, hĂŽtel Ă  Ă©viter ou Ă  rĂ©gler Ă  la rĂ©servation et avec option remboursable. Direction pas honnĂȘte, trĂšs dĂ©cu.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jeder Zeit wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A due passi dalla spiaggia, i bungalow offrono tutto il necessario per un soggiorno all’insegna del comfort e della tranquillità. La nostra camera si affacciava proprio sulla spiaggia potendo così godere di una vista meravigliosa a tutte le ore del giorno. Personale attento, cordiale e sempre disponibile. Cucina della struttura ottima e a buon prezzo. Colazione ricca e variegata, non mancano mai frutta fresca e succhi appena spremuti (ogni mattina un gusto differente tra l’altro). Tutto perfetto, bravissimi ragazzi! Hakuna Matata 😃
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Unsere Reise begann leider mit einer FlugverspĂ€tung, sodass wir die BefĂŒrchtung hatten, nachts nicht mehr einchecken zu können. Allerdings wurde an der Rezeption auf uns gewartet, worĂŒber wir uns sehr freuten. Die Zimmer sind mit den nötigsten Dingen ausgestattet. Die Möbel könnten ein Update gebrauchen und es fehlte ein zweiter Stuhl und ein Tisch auf dem Balkon. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Lage direkt am Strand, war wirklich sehr schön war. Wer noch besonders hervorzuheben ist, ist Adam - er erfĂŒllte uns unsere WĂŒnsche beim FrĂŒhstĂŒck und war immer sehr hilfsbereit. Leider wurden meiner Freundin 200 Euro geklaut. Wir wollen niemanden direkt beschuldigen, aber ein Safe im Zimmer könnte sowas verhindern.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre sĂ©jour a Ă©tĂ© super. Jambiani est magnifique le personnel de l’hĂŽtel est adorable et Ă  rĂ©pondu Ă  toutes nos demandes. La chambre est trĂšs belle ( nous avions un bungalow vu plage ) le petit dĂ©jeuner Ă©tait copieux et trĂšs bon il y a du choix. N’ayant pas louĂ© de voiture sur place l’hĂŽtel nous a trouvĂ© des taxis Ă  chaque fois ( qui sont d’ailleurs trĂšs ponctuels ) je recommande vivement !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HÎtel trÚs propre et calme un personnel toujours trÚs agréables
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place !

Great place excellent vibe
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay

Great location, friendly staff and overall amazing place to stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021